US President Donald Trump said a Russia–Ukraine settlement is “very close” despite hostile relations between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, revealing he asked Putin to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv during extreme winter conditions.

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

Trump was slammed by an Estonian official for deeming it "appropriate" to hang a photo of a man who continues to wage war in Europe

The Kremlin's clarification came after Donald Trump said earlier that he had made the request to Vladimir Putin because of the "extreme cold" in Ukraine.

VIDEO | During the cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump ( @realDonaldTrump) reveals that he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to fire on Kiev (Ukraine) and the cities and towns for a week due to extremely cold conditions, and that he agreed to do so. He… pic.twitter.com/ON3SiTtFAa

A framed photograph of President Donald Trump standing with Russian President Vladimir Putin is hanging on display in the White House, photographs taken inside a newly renovated room show.

The countdown began overnight,” Zelenskyy said in an address. He added that Russia appears to have shifted tactics, now focusing on logistics hubs and railway infrastructure. Read also: Ukraine will not strike Russian energy if Moscow stops – Zelenskyy “Russia is now redirecting its strikes toward logistics,